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2010 Pontiac G8 ST May Get V6 Option

Jul 3rd, 2008 • 1 comment • Link to Article

The folks over at G8 Nation share a rather close working relationship with the General, or at least the General’s Pontiac division. Rising fuel prices have got the Pontiac folk considering a second engine option for the upcoming Pontiac G8 ST, until now a V8 only proposition. In this case the engine under consideration is the 265hp/197kW 3.6-litre engine that we know as the Alloytec - the same engine that powers our VE Commodore and the Pontiac G8 sedan.

The idea of a second more economical engine option is still being kicked around the Pontiac boardroom but I’d almost be prepared to put money on it being given the final tick of approval.

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Pontiac G8 commercial appeals to the child in us all

May 17th, 2008 • 2 comments • Link to Article

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While we Australians are served a diet of lukewarm, insipid and frankly boring car commercials along with our daily meds to ensure compliance, our friends in North America are treated like adults and have the pleasure of watching car commercials like the one above; designed to make them feel like kids.

The latest ad for Pontiac’s G8 warps time and takes viewers back to the days when they raced Scalextric slot cars in their parents’ lounge rooms and pushed Hot Wheels cars around roads that only existed in their minds. Yes, I remember those days well.

Lordy, the boys from Pontiac even have the G8 in the clip spinning, seemingly out of control. How do they get away with it?

Holden Coupe 60 may be basis for Pontiac G8 GXP Coupe

Apr 2nd, 2008 • 1 comment • Link to Article

When we saw Holden’s stunning Coupe 60 concept at the Melbourne Motor Show in February, the first thought that came to mind was ‘New Monaro’. As it turns out, Holden have not shown a lot of interest in confirming a possible return of the Monaro, preferring to take the line that the Coupe 60 was a 60th Anniversary present from Holden to its fans.

However, whispers around the net are starting to gain momentum and it is now being claimed that a production version of the Coupe 60 could see the light of day. We may not see another Monaro but according to Edmunds, a production version of the Coupe 60 could become the Pontiac G8 GXP Coupe, a flagship model that would bang heads with the likes of the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR, Dodge Challenger SRT8 and the Camaro SS.
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2009 Pontiac G8 GXP preview

Mar 17th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

In addition to confirming the Pontiac ‘Sports Truck’, GM also confirmed that there is a Pontiac G8 GXP on the way. A hi-po version of the Pontiac G8 GT, the GXP will be getting the LS3 6.2-litre V8 currently found in the Corvette and rumoured to be set for an appearance in our home grown HSV range.

The LS3 being used in the GXP will be detuned yet still manage a handy 300kW/402hp and 546Nm. The GXP will be available with GM’s 6L80 Automatic transmission but will also be available with an optional 6-speed Tremec manual gearbox, making this the G8 of choice for those who like to change their own gears.
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2010 Pontiac Sports Truck preview

Mar 17th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

Over the weekend, GM formerly announced the export of the VE Commodore Ute to North America. Due to arrive in the States in late 2009 the VE based Ute is currently being referred to as the Pontiac G8 Sports Truck.

Mirroring our own Commodore Ute the G8 Sports Truck will feature the same 270kW/361hp 6.0-litre V8 although US owners will get the benefit of Active Fuel Management technology, (displacement on demand) allowing improved fuel economy through the variable shutting down of cylinders in cruise or light load situations. There is currently no word on a V6 powered version being made available.
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2008 Pontiac G8 GT US review

Feb 26th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

“The best Pontiac ever…” According to Edmunds Insideline thats the goss on our home grown muscle sedan, the VE Commodore SS, dressed in Pontiac drag.

“Forget for a moment that in every performance categorythe G8 GT walks all over the Charger R/T. Go ahead and overlook the G8’s more aggressive decoration and attractively sinister countenance. Just concentrate your mind on this: The Pontiac is cheaper. Its $29,995 base price is $1,460 under the cost of a Charger R/T, and the as-tested price of this red G8 GT is a thick $3,810 less than the as-tested price of this Charger R/T.”

The G8 GT’s $32,745 price is a flat raging bargain. And we Americans love bargains — even when the car is built in Australia.

Their video, complete with plenty of tyre smoke follows.

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